Molly Jacobson
President & CEO
Commonwealth Corporation is in the skills building business
About Us
Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp) is a quasi-public agency that was established in 1996 through the merger of two Massachusetts nonprofit organizations: the Industrial Service Program and the Bay State Skills Corporation. The agency is responsible for administering and delivering a wide range of publicly and privately funded programs. CommCorp is governed by a 19-member board of directors that includes leaders from the private sector, organized labor, academia, and government.
As a nationally recognized leader in building industry sector partnerships that address the skill needs of specific employers in an industry, we create new or expanded capacity in education and training programs for demand occupations. We are committed to ensuring that Massachusetts businesses have access to a pipeline of highly skilled workers and that youth and adults in Massachusetts have pathways to good jobs in the knowledge economy.
Our Mission
Commonwealth Corporation fosters workforce equity in Massachusetts by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed.
Our Vision
A world where meaningful employment can lead to upward mobility for all.
About Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) manages the Commonwealth’s workforce development and labor departments to ensure that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools and training needed to succeed in the Massachusetts economy.
EOLWD oversees the Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Department of Career Services, the Department of Labor Standards, the Department of Industrial Accidents, the Department of Labor Relations, and the Commonwealth Corporation.
Financial Statements
The audited financial statements include an unmodified opinion and represent accurately the fiscal year activity of Commonwealth Corporation.
Our Values
Balance
We value the mental and physical health of our employees. We also respect that our employees are “humans first,” with unique personal circumstances and obligations outside of work. We seek to support our employees in balancing these commitments while achieving professional success.
Collaboration
We seek to strengthen the workforce system and drive meaningful impact in individuals’ lives by working closely with our grantees, partners, and communities across Massachusetts. In our collaborations, we proactively seek feedback from a variety of perspectives as we respond to the needs of those we serve. We apply the same principles inside of our organization.
Development and Innovation
We strive to invest in our people and foster a culture of growth. Approaching challenges with curiosity and creativity, we work to create an environment that encourages improvement through strategic innovation. We actively pursue learning opportunities to enhance our personal and professional lives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We center equity in everything we do. We are dedicated to making informed decisions that promote fairness, access, and advancement for all. We elevate the needs of communities that are historically excluded from access to resources and power. We commit to making our workplace inclusive and psychologically safe, and we empower individuals to show up to work as their authentic selves.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards. Transparency, trust, and honesty are core to our work. We take ownership of our successes and failures, with intent to learn from both.
Kindness and Respect
We forge human connections with kindness, empathy, and compassion. By showing respect to ourselves and our colleagues, grantees, and partners, we aim to create a culture where everyone feels seen and appreciated. We commit to communicating with courtesy and consideration, especially when managing disagreement and conflict.
Executive Leadership
Amanda Sakaguchi
Vice President of Finance
Aadil Sulaiman
Vice President, Youth and Justice Programs
Tom Hooper
Vice President of Sector Pathways
Team CommCorp
Aadil Sulaiman
Vice President, Youth and Justice Programs
Abby Corsun-Ascher
Program Manager – WCTF
Abby Talmage
Senior Program Manager – WTFP Express Program
Alanna Mallon
Executive Director – Commonwealth Corporation Foundation
Allen Truitt
Employer Outreach Specialist, Southeast – Skill Up Initiative
Alyssa Yee
Program Coordinator – Sector Pathways
Amanda Sakaguchi
Vice President of Finance
Andre Channer
Director of IT & Facilities
Anna Civitarese
Director of Research
Ashidah Baker
Executive Director of Human Resources
Ashley Durling
Senior Employer Outreach Specialist, Central/Statewide – Skill Up Initiative
Brian Hedberg
General Ledger Accountant
Carlos Fuentes
Regional Support Manager – YouthWorks
Cayla Berkowitz
Program Manager – CTI
Chris Bones
Program Manager – WTFP
Courtney Flem
Program Manager – WTFP Express
Crystal Lopez Haynes
Program Manager – WCTF
Cynthia Singer-Riordan
Associate Director – WCTF
Dani Smejkal
Director – DYS Partnership
Danielle Brazeau
Associate Director – Skill Up Initiative
Darl Andrew Packard
Director of Program Operations
Diana Thu
Program Operations Manager
Dipa Lamsal
Program Coordinator – WTFP
Eilish M Obrien
Associate Director of Grants and Contracts
Elizabeth Cloherty
Program Coordinator – WTFP Express
Ellyn Gonzalez
Compliance Manager
Emilio Salado
Program Development and Training Support Coordinator – YouthWorks
Ester Ovalle
Senior Program Manager – Re-Entry
Fernando Martinez
Associate Director – WTFP Express
Hamzah Latif
Senior Program Manager for Youth Development – Skill Up Initiative
Hannah Elbaum
Curriculum and Content Manager – YouthWorks
Haydee Lamberty-Rodriguez
Associate Director of Youthworks
India Hill
Employer Outreach Specialist , West – Skill Up Initiative
Irmine Uwineza
Senior Program Manager – CTI
Jeffrey Smith
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jennifer Javier
Associate Director of Justice-Based Initiatives
Joelle Fabrizio
Senior Program Manager – WCTF
Joelle Paolino
Training and Support Manager – YouthWorks
Jose Ibarra
Senior Program Manager – WTFP Express
Josephina Romero
Director of Innovation
Kathryn Kirby
Regional Support Manager – YouthWorks
Kayla Johnson
Cross Program Manager – Youth and Justice
Kely Tavares
Program Manager – CTI
Kendall Swanson
Program Coordinator – WTFP
Kevin Dong
Contracts and Grants Specialist
Kevin L. Emile
IT/Facilities Assistant
Kimberly Bryson
Associate Director – GL Accounting and Audit
Kristen O’Neil Rayne
Upskilling and Workforce System Director
Kyle Oliveira
Senior Program Manager for Career Navigation – Skill Up Initiative
Laura Cabrera
Employer Outreach Specialist, Northeast – Skill Up Initiative
Lisnalda Beriguete
Program Manager – CTI
Lucila J. Santana
Director of Marketing and Communications
Magdalena Aleksova
Talent Management Specialist
Maria Quiñones Moya
Program Coordinator – WTFP Express
Mary-Ann Roberts
Senior Program Manager – WCTF
Mary-Beth Beatrice
Program Manager – WTFP
Michael Brill
Employer Outreach Specialist, Metro – Skill Up Initiative
Molly Jacobson
President & CEO
Nancy Conviser
Associate Director – WTFP
Naomi Bekele
Program Evaluation and Data Analyst
Natalie Mullen
Marketing Fellow
Nicole Annese
Payroll and Account Payable Manager
Olena Bokhenik
Program Manager – WCTF
Perla Piantini
Program Manager – WCTF
Rainer Haarbusch
Career Technical Initiative (CTI) Director
Robert Duncan
Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Director
Ruth Sinord
Program Operations Coordinator
Samantha N. Melendez
SSYI Senior Program Manager
Sanson Fung
Grants and Fiscal Operations Manager
Sarah Smith
Executive Assistant
Thomas (Tommy) Heavren
Senior Program Manager – WCTF
Thomas Howard
Data Analyst
Thomas McGee
Senior Program Manager – WTFP
Tom Hooper
Vice President of Sector Pathways
Ya’azmeen Daley
Customer Support and Technical Assistant Manager – WTFP
Zhenchao Liu
Account Payable System Analyst
Board of Directors
Lauren Jones
Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development
Exec Office of Labor & Workforce Development
Oswald Mondejar – Board Vice Chair
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Board of Directors Meeting Dates 2025
Jan 23, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
Apr 24, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
In Person Only
Aug 7, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
Oct 23, 2025
12-1:30pm
Hybrid with Zoom
Building Skills for a Strong Economy
Job Growth by Fiscal Year for Grantees That Completed WTFP Grants in FY '21
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Massachusetts Workers Served in 2021
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